To downsize, or not to downsize?

November 21, 2012

Here's a quiz to help you decide! Finance Expert, Rubina Ahmed-Haq, shared this quiz with the audience. The more you answer yes, the more you should consider downsizing your home.

Downsizing Quiz

Are there rooms in your house that you aren't using?
Do you dream of taking more vacations?
Have your guest rooms been unused for the last six months?
Do you have more than three bathrooms?
Is cleaning your house becoming stressful?
Do you have more than one junk room in your house?
Are all your kids married and living in their own homes?
Has your home value appreciated by more than 100%?

Downsizing Pros

Save money
Less stress
Eco-Friendly
Accessibility

The Cons of Downsizing

Getting rid of stuff
Less space
Fewer house-guests
Giving up old neighbours

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